AJ and I rode up the Clackamas river for a quick overnighter at Alder Flat. I hadn’t been here in some time. Although it was cold and wet, we were able to get a decent fire going to help dry us out and stay warm for a few hours before going to bed.
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Steens Mountain Tour – 2017
**Day 1: Climbing** Starting at dawn, the air chilled as ice. I packed up and kissed my sweetie goodbye. I knew I had hours of climbing ahead of me but I had not anticipated it taking so long. Shortly after starting and only a few miles into the route I realized that I may be…
Solo on the Oregon Stampede
On a whim, I decided to go ride the Oregon Stampede route. No friends, no strangers, no real plan. I just drove out on a Sunday morning and started riding the route. Lucky for me, it happened to be 100F+ in Portland and on the route. This route has been ridden for years as part…